June 5, 2020
June 5, 2020
From our School Counselors
Welcome, Exceed Families! As you know, we've transitioned to a remote learning model, given the recent school closures due to COVID-19. We are sending you all the love and support we can, and while we know it won’t be easy for you, we are here for you. In response, we are also sharing a list of resources with families across our community. Please reach out via email as needed! You can reach:
Ms. Purvis at ipurvis@explorenetwork.org or 347-372-4408
Mr. Rouse at srouse@explorenetwork.org or 347- 917-474-2510.
You can expect responses between 8:00 am-4:30 pm, Monday-Friday.
Tips for Remote Learning: (courtesy of A. Samuel)
While we must all stay home for the next few weeks, modern technology allows us to continue our learning during this time, so that we can earn credit and stay on track! These tips can help you make the most of your time while learning from home.
1. Keep a consistent sleep schedule. Going to sleep and waking up at the same time each day helps your child get enough high-quality sleep. Get 7-9 hours per night to enhance your physical health, immunity, and mental health.
2. Keep a consistent work and break schedule. This helps to keep your child focus. Make sure others in your household know this schedule so they can avoid distracting you and your child while they work.
3. Work from the same place each day. Keep a workspace that is free of clutter to help your child avoid distractions.
4. Get dressed! Helping your child stay dressed as if they were going to school help to signal that they are starting their school day. Allow them to get dressed when their working on assignments and then change into comfortable clothes when you’re done!
5. Find an accountability buddy. Check in with a friend/family at the beginning and end of each day. Hold each other accountable to finishing your assignments, help each other out when the work is difficult, and check in on how you’re feeling each day.
6. (Virtually) talk to your friends. School is social, and social time is important for mental health. Keep in touch with friends through FaceTime or Google Hangouts so that you can still have some of the social time you would normally get at school.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
National Association for School Psychologists: Parent Resource
https://childmind.org/article/talking-to-kids-about-the-coronavirus/
NYC Health and Hospitals - provides care regardless of insurance and immigration status
Mount Sinai Adolescent Health Center
Cornell COVID hotline (212) 746-1754
Questions and Answers on Providing Services to Children with Disabilities During the COVID-19 Outbreak
https://www2.ed.gov/policy/speced/guid/idea/memosdcltrs/qa-covid-19-03-12-2020.pdf
Welcome to our school community! We are so excited that you've picked us as your extended family, and learning community. Once you've accepted a seat with our school, your next steps are to complete your 2020-2021 NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION PACKET. You can complete required enrollment documents by selecting the Register button, in the dashboard of your SchoolMint page. Registration is not complete until all forms are filled out and uploaded to SchoolMint. This image shows the confirmation you can expect when your child’s registration is confirmed. To register, complete:
Student Emergency Contact Form
Cumulative Release Records Request
Complete and submit required DOE forms, including:
Residency Questionnaire
Race & Ethnicity Questionnaire
Home Language Information Survey
Make image (.JPG, JPEG, .PNG) or .PDF copies of the following, and upload
Student’s Birth Certificate (original + one copy)
Student’s Immunization Card/Record (original + one copy of front/back)
Student’s Health Examination Form
State/Government-Issued Photo ID for Parent/Guardian
IEP - Individualized Education Plan (if applicable)
Proof of address (must have the name of the parent that is listed on the birth certificate); (i.e. apartment lease or deed; or, Original, notarized letter from a landlord or management company attesting that the applicant lives at the residence; or, two of the following documents: Gas bill, Electric Bill, Cable Bill, Rent Receipt, Pay stub and Bank Statement).
Once submissions are made, you will receive a confirmation email. Thank you for choosing Exceed Charter School!
The NYC DOE offers free breakfast and lunch for all students in every NYC public school. We ask that you complete an income inquiry form to support reporting for school funding.
Click here to apply for school meals for Fall 2020.
Students are eligible for MetroCard OR Bussing transportation services if they:
Live (1/2) or more mile from school
Have an IEP w/ the accommodation
Is in temporary housing
Click here for additional info!
We believe that our uniform unites us. Our uniform can be purchased at
IDEAL: 1816 Flatbush Ave
COOKIES: 982 Flatbush Ave; order online here.
Class Dojo: Homeroom teachers communicate regularly with families via Class Dojo. Posts are made daily to keep parents “in the know” regarding all school related information. Please be certain to sign up for Class Dojo once this information is shared with you.
Coffee & Conversation: The principal invites all families to come in during Coffee & Conversation/Principal’s Breakfast days to discuss ideas relevant to the school and its scholars. Conferences: Report card conferences will be held two times per year. In addition, families, teachers, or the principal can arrange individual conferences at any time during the school year.
The OWL Post: Electronic communication shared with families weekly from Exceed’s administrative team to keep all families “in the know” regarding a variety of school related information such as important announcements, upcoming events, etc.
Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO): We look forward to a very active PTO. All parents, guardians and caretakers are encouraged to participate. Contact our Family Associate Ms. Ogle as well as stay tuned to our Class Dojo Posts or check the family bulletin board for updates and additional information. You are encouraged to participate in your child’s learning!